CVE-2018-11255: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri May 18 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in PoDoFo 0.9.5. The function PdfPage::GetPageNumber() in PdfPage.cpp in PoDoFo 0.9.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted PDF document.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/libpodofo | 0.9.7+dfsg-2 0.9.8+dfsg-3 0.9.8+dfsg-3.2 | |
| PoDoFo | =0.9.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1575502
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-11255
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-11255
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-11255
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-11255
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-11255
- https://sourceforge.net/p/podofo/tickets/20
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-11255?
CVE-2018-11255 has a severity rating that indicates a denial of service vulnerability due to a NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2018-11255?
To fix CVE-2018-11255, upgrade PoDoFo to version 0.9.7 or later as those versions contain the security patch.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-11255?
CVE-2018-11255 specifically affects PoDoFo version 0.9.5 and the Debian package libpodofo.
What kind of attack can be executed using CVE-2018-11255?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-11255 to cause a denial of service by sending a specially crafted PDF document.
Is CVE-2018-11255 easy to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2018-11255 can be considered easy to exploit as it involves a straightforward crafted input to trigger the vulnerability.
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